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What Happened on June 24, 1973

Historical Events

  • Marlene Raymond (15), limboes under a flaming bar at 6 1/8"

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Beyer, German actor, known for "Deutschland83", born in Erfurt, East Germany
  • Jere Lehtinen, Finnish ice hockey right wing (World C'ship gold 1995; Olympic silver 2006, bronze 1994, 98, 2010; Dallas Stars), born in Espoo Finland
  • Ji Jin Hee, South Korean actor, known for "Dae Jang Geum", born in Seoul, South Korea
  • Karen Stupples, English golfer (Women's British Open 2004), born in Dover, Kent
  • Michael Cheever, American NFL corner (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Newnan, Georgia

Famous Deaths

  • George "Bud" Hamilton Westmore, American film make-up artist (Westmore family), dies after a heart attack at 55
  • Mary Carr, American actress (Forbidden Trail, 2nd Wife), dies at 99
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights

About June 24, 1973

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 51 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Give Me Love - (Give Me Peace On Earth) - George Harrison
  • UK #1 Song: Skweeze Me Pleeze Me - Slade